anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthä-lə-jē 
plural anthologies
1
: a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
an anthology of American poetry
2
: assortment
… an anthology of threadbare clichés of … bistro cuisine …—
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an anthology of American poetry
The band will be releasing an anthology of their earlier albums.
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The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Woods is a book critic, editor and author of several anthologies and crime novels.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Created by Dave Hughes in 2011, the anthology clip show consists of weaved together stock footage, viral videos, short films, animations, and music videos licensed by artists and creators.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Woods is a book critic, editor and author of several anthologies and crime novels.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Created by Dave Hughes in 2011, the anthology clip show consists of weaved together stock footage, viral videos, short films, animations, and music videos licensed by artists and creators.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Anthology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthology. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthäl-ə-jē
plural anthologies
: a collection of literary pieces
anthologist
noun
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